How exercise can boost your gut health
We all know that exercise is good for strengthening muscles, bones, and preventing diseases. But what’s less known is that exercise can also improve...
Super spikes boost running speed by 2% in track races
A new study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science shows that advanced footwear technology, known as “super spikes,” can improve running...
Newly found gene could hold the key to longevity
Living a long, healthy life is a goal for many, and there are plenty of tips out there, like getting enough sleep, fasting, exercising,...
Why are some more likely to get sick—and how can they boost their immune...
It has been a long winter, filled with many viruses and cost-of-living pressures, on top of the usual mix of work, study, life admin...
Dentists can help detect sleep apnea and save lives, study finds
A new research review suggests that dentists could play a crucial role in detecting life-threatening sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
This condition, which...
Study finds new cause of obesity epidemic
The obesity crisis is a growing concern in Denmark and across the globe, with the number of obese individuals in Denmark doubling since 2010.
Professor...
How sleep helps your brain make room for new memories
We all know that sleep helps us feel refreshed, but a new study from Cornell University has found that sleep does something even more...
Thinking of trying a detox? Here’s what you need to know first
What is a “detox”? It’s a process that involves using particular products, diets or other detoxification methods to try and rid the body of...
Two in three deaths related to obesity are caused by heart disease, study finds
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released a Clinical Consensus Statement on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease, presented at the ESC Congress in London,...
Lower BMI may signal early cognitive decline, study suggests
Body mass index (BMI), a commonly used measure of body fat based on a person’s weight and height, has long been associated with various...